Survey Says: Electrician Employment Drivers by Sector
Among seven sectors, half of all employment is in manufacturing, followed by repair and maintentance.
Related Articles
CSA Group Publishes New Bi-national Standard for Photovoltaic Module Testing
The demand for cleaner, smarter energy, in the form of solar energy, is greater than ever. CSA/ANSI C450, an industry-developed guideline for extended photovoltaic (PV) module testing, helps to address the lack of uniform testing requirements in the PV module manufacturing industry.
How Businesses Can Benefit from Electric Vehicles
Horse-drawn carriages as we know them were the primary method of transportation for centuries. Yet, it took eight years for cars to outnumber horses [2] and just 13 for the automobile revolution to be complete.
The Smart Grid Atlantic Project: Developing the Electrical Grid of the Future
The Smart Grid Atlantic initiative will determine how energy technologies of the future can provide customer, community, and provincial benefits such as cleaner local power, more renewable energy, new energy solutions and more reliable electricity.
Do You See Killer Spiders Around Every Corner?
In the early 1980s, the Canadian economy took a hard kick to the stomach. Interest rates were sky high, jobs were hard to come by and regular families were losing their homes. It sucked.
The Full Package: Cody Oschefski, Industrial Electrician, VP at Unifor and Town Councillor
Most of us have a difficult enough time managing one job and a home life. However, some of us go above and beyond with our involvement in our career and community and Cody Oschefski is one of those people. He is the Senior Electrician at TRW Canada Limited, Vice President and Skilled Trades Rep for Unifor local 1411 and a town councillor in Midland, Ontario.
Manitoba Introduces $1.5M in Grants for Low-Carbon Projects – Application Deadline Jan 25
January 9, 2025 The Manitoba government is investing $1.5 million in the Climate Action Fund to support a low-carbon future, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “We are firmly committed to taking real action to tackle climate change and we have been working hard to have a positive impact on the environment…
CSA Group Publishes New Bi-national Standard for Photovoltaic Module Testing
The demand for cleaner, smarter energy, in the form of solar energy, is greater than ever. CSA/ANSI C450, an industry-developed guideline for extended photovoltaic (PV) module testing, helps to address the lack of uniform testing requirements in the PV module manufacturing industry.
How Businesses Can Benefit from Electric Vehicles
Horse-drawn carriages as we know them were the primary method of transportation for centuries. Yet, it took eight years for cars to outnumber horses [2] and just 13 for the automobile revolution to be complete.
The Smart Grid Atlantic Project: Developing the Electrical Grid of the Future
The Smart Grid Atlantic initiative will determine how energy technologies of the future can provide customer, community, and provincial benefits such as cleaner local power, more renewable energy, new energy solutions and more reliable electricity.
Do You See Killer Spiders Around Every Corner?
In the early 1980s, the Canadian economy took a hard kick to the stomach. Interest rates were sky high, jobs were hard to come by and regular families were losing their homes. It sucked.
The Full Package: Cody Oschefski, Industrial Electrician, VP at Unifor and Town Councillor
Most of us have a difficult enough time managing one job and a home life. However, some of us go above and beyond with our involvement in our career and community and Cody Oschefski is one of those people. He is the Senior Electrician at TRW Canada Limited, Vice President and Skilled Trades Rep for Unifor local 1411 and a town councillor in Midland, Ontario.
Manitoba Introduces $1.5M in Grants for Low-Carbon Projects – Application Deadline Jan 25
January 9, 2025 The Manitoba government is investing $1.5 million in the Climate Action Fund to support a low-carbon future, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “We are firmly committed to taking real action to tackle climate change and we have been working hard to have a positive impact on the environment…
CSA Group Publishes New Bi-national Standard for Photovoltaic Module Testing
The demand for cleaner, smarter energy, in the form of solar energy, is greater than ever. CSA/ANSI C450, an industry-developed guideline for extended photovoltaic (PV) module testing, helps to address the lack of uniform testing requirements in the PV module manufacturing industry.
How Businesses Can Benefit from Electric Vehicles
Horse-drawn carriages as we know them were the primary method of transportation for centuries. Yet, it took eight years for cars to outnumber horses [2] and just 13 for the automobile revolution to be complete.
The Smart Grid Atlantic Project: Developing the Electrical Grid of the Future
The Smart Grid Atlantic initiative will determine how energy technologies of the future can provide customer, community, and provincial benefits such as cleaner local power, more renewable energy, new energy solutions and more reliable electricity.
Do You See Killer Spiders Around Every Corner?
In the early 1980s, the Canadian economy took a hard kick to the stomach. Interest rates were sky high, jobs were hard to come by and regular families were losing their homes. It sucked.
The Full Package: Cody Oschefski, Industrial Electrician, VP at Unifor and Town Councillor
Most of us have a difficult enough time managing one job and a home life. However, some of us go above and beyond with our involvement in our career and community and Cody Oschefski is one of those people. He is the Senior Electrician at TRW Canada Limited, Vice President and Skilled Trades Rep for Unifor local 1411 and a town councillor in Midland, Ontario.
Manitoba Introduces $1.5M in Grants for Low-Carbon Projects – Application Deadline Jan 25
January 9, 2025 The Manitoba government is investing $1.5 million in the Climate Action Fund to support a low-carbon future, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “We are firmly committed to taking real action to tackle climate change and we have been working hard to have a positive impact on the environment…
Latest Articles
-
New STANDATA Interpretation & Variance: Use of Neutral Conductors in Consumer’s Service Reporting of Electrical Incidents
October 6, 2025 There are two new STANDATA releases for the province of Alberta: The purpose of these two releases is to clarify requirements for reporting electrical incidents in Alberta and to permit the use of underground service entrance cable (USEB) with a bare neutral conductor in underground installations at service entrance equipment. STANDATA variance… Read More…
-
BizEnergySaver Program Available in Toronto & Ottawa
October 6, 2025 Commercial buildings in Ottawa and Toronto’s Richview South area can receive direct installation and instant discounts on energy-saving equipment upgrades for lasting benefits. The Save on Energy BizEnergySaver program is designed to help industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI), and multi-residential building owners and operators make equipment improvements to reduce their energy consumption…. Read More…
-
Electrical Industry Day of Recognition – October 6, 2025: John’s Story
October 6, 2025 The Electrical Injury Day of Recognition is sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta, the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association, the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia, and the National Electrical Trade Council. The Canadian electrical industry is calling on all tradespeople and those who benefit from them, to set aside October 6 as a day… Read More…
-
Research Report: Visible and Invisible Consequences of Electrical Injury
October 6, 2025 This report was produced by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (ISHA). You can find the report, as well as sources on their website. This report has been written by Dr. Manuel Gomez, director of the St. John’s Rehab Research Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Electricity is an important… Read More…
Changing Scene
-
Ontario Takes Next Step in Bowmanville Hospital Expansion
October 6, 2025 The Ontario government is marking a key milestone in delivering high-quality hospital care for families in Durham Region by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select the team that will lead the expansion and revitalization of Lakeridge Health’s Bowmanville Hospital. This project will mark one of the largest redevelopments at Lakeridge… Read More…
-
Nova Scotia Takes Further Steps to Unlock Development in Halifax
October 6, 2025 Nova Scotia is taking more action to support housing growth in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), issuing new orders and moving policies forward. The measures include Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr designating HRM as an interim planning area. Under this order, new minimum planning requirements for HRM take effect immediately. The designation also enables… Read More…
-
E.B. Horsman & Son Announces Stephen Murray as New Calgary Branch Manager
October 6, 2025 EB Horsman & Son is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Murray as Branch Manager of its Calgary location, effective Tuesday, September 3, 2025. Stephen Murray brings over two decades of experience in the industrial automation sector, where he has built a strong reputation for driving growth, expanding market presence, and… Read More…
-
E.B. Horsman & Son Announces Maxim Laberge as New Process Instrumentation Manager
October 6, 2025 EB Horsman is excited to welcome Maxim Laberge as its new Process Instrumentation Manager. Maxim Laberge brings over 25 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, with a proven record in business development, client engagement, and strategic project leadership. He is known for his consultative approach, combining technical insight with… Read More…
